Clinical trials: Upper Extremity Function, open to volunteers
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Rhythmic Initiation vs Isometric Training for Arm Recovery After Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. Many stroke survivors experience persistent weakness, loss of motor control, and poor coordination in their upper limb, which limits their ability to perform daily…
- Trial name
- RIITSTROKE (NCT07598435)
- Testing
- Rhythmic Initiation (PNF technique), Isometric Resistance Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Hand, Hand Therapy
Early Functional Response as a Predictor of Clinical Outcomes in Hand Rehabilitation: A Prospective Feasibility Study Using a Digital Monitoring System
This study investigates whether early changes observed during the first weeks of hand and upper extremity rehabilitation can predict patient outcomes months later.
- Conditions
- Hand, Hand Therapy, Upper Extremity, Prediction Models
- Trial name
- HANDREHPREDICT (NCT07522060)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Chronic Stroke Patient
Relationship Between Balance, Arm Function and Body Awareness in People With Stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide and is frequently associated with impairments in balance, upper extremity function, and body awareness.
- Trial name
- NCT07652710
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Low Back Pain, Functional Reach
The Relationship Between Transversus Abdominis Muscle Architecture and Upper Extremity Function in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Core stability is the ability to control the position and movement of the trunk for optimal production, transfer, and control of forces in the upper and lower extremities during functional activities.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Functional Reach, Scapular Dyskinesis, Core Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT07474610
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ilayda Dilan Isik
Stroke
Effects of a Neurorehabilitation Program Based on CIMT and Non-invasive Neuromodulation Through C-tDCS on the Recovery of Paretic Upper Limb Function, Quality of Life, and Therapeutic Alliance in Women From the Araucanía Region Who Suffered a Stroke (CIMT + tDCS).
General Objective To determine the effects of a neurorehabilitation program based on Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and non-invasive neuromodulation through cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation (C-tDCS)…
- Trial name
- (CIMT - tDCS) (NCT07619703)
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de La Frontera
Chronic Stroke
Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Cognitive Function and Upper Limb Motor Function in People With Chronic Stroke
Upper limb impairment is present in more than 85% of people with stroke, which greatly affect the quality of life, social participation, and performance of daily activities of people with stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT05615610
- Testing
- tSCS, tVNS, Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)/Stroke
Effects of Different Pressure Garments on Upper Extremity Sensorimotor Functions and Quality of Life After Stroke
The study aims to compare the effects of dorsal-double-layered 10% circumferential reduction (DD-10), single-layered 10% circumferential reduction (S-10), and single-layered no circumferential reduction (S-0) pressure garments on…
- Trial name
- NCT06587308
- Testing
- Dorsal-Double-Layered 10% Circumferential Reduction (DD-10) Pressure Garment, Single-Layered 10% Circumferential Reduction (S-10) Pressure Garment, Single-Layered No Circumferential Reduction (S-0) Pressure Garment
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- National University of Malaysia
Lateral Epicondylitis
Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Posterior Cutaneous Nerve of the Forearm Epicondylar Branch Block on Pain and Function in Lateral Epicondylitis (PCNF-BrEpi)
This study evaluates the effect of an ultrasound-guided posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm epicondylar branch block on pain and functional status in patients with lateral epicondylitis.
- Trial name
- PCNF-BrEpi (NCT07894718)
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided triamcinolone injection, Ultrasound-guided PCNF-BrEpi block, Conventional therapy (home exercise program and epicondylitis band)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries
Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation Combined With Arm Bike for Cardiovascular Recovery in SCI
Spinal cord injury (SCI) can make it hard for the body to self-regulate some of its automatic functions like blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate.
- Trial name
- NCT06313515
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation, Arm-crank bike exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Pediatric Stroke
Effects of Modified CIMT With and Without PNF
This randomized clinical trial investigates the effects of modified CIMT with and without the addition of PNF techniques on upper extremity function in pediatric stroke patients, aiming to determine whether combining these…
- Trial name
- NCT07244042
- Testing
- Modified CIMT, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Metabolic Syndrome
Study of the Effects of Food Formulations Containing Antioxidants, Prebiotic Fibers, and Oat Beta-glucans in Individuals at Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether introducing specific functional foods into the diet of individuals at risk of developing metabolic syndrome leads to improvements in key metabolic and oxidative health…
- Trial name
- NCT07505277
- Testing
- Mediterranean diet and Mediterranean diet + functional foods
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Schär AG / SPA
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Veterans With Moderate to Severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
This randomized, double-blind, single-site phase II 2-arm study will investigate the safety and preliminary efficacy of MDMA-assisted therapy compared with low dose d-amphetamine-assisted therapy on the severity of PTSD symptoms…
- Trial name
- NCT05790239
- Testing
- 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, d-amphetamine, Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Stephen Robert Marder
Pulmonary Hypertension
TEPH: Telaglenastat Efficacy in Pulmonary Hypertension
The research study is being conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a drug called Telaglenastat in adults diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH).
- Trial name
- TEPH (NCT07223528)
- Testing
- Telaglenastat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Chan, Stephen, MD, PhD
Depression
Benefits of Exergames on Neurocognitive Functions in Adults Suffering From Depression
The purpose of this study is to analyse the changes derived from exergames (videogames that include cognitive and physical stimulation simultaneously), in terms of cognitive functioning, psychomotor abilities, and its neural…
- Trial name
- MUDGAME (NCT06536530)
- Testing
- Exergame-Based Training, Cognitive-Based Training, Wait-List
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- MAP Institute
Upper Extremity Function, Shoulder Proprioception
Investigation of The Relationship Between Upper Extremity Function in String Instrument Performers and Shoulder Proprioception, Posture, Hypermobility and Performance Anxiety
Work-related musculoskeletal problems are seen in many professions, including musicians. Musculoskeletal problems related to playing are defined as any weakness, numbness, pain, tingling, or other symptoms that affect a…
- Trial name
- NCT07202130
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Firat University
Acute Stroke
Isolated Versus Synergetic Muscle Facilitation on Upper Limb Functional Performance in Acute Stroke
This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial that will be carried out to investigate the effect of isolated versus synergetic muscle facilitation on upper limb functional performance in patients with acute stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT07273201
- Testing
- standard physical therapy program, isolated muscle facilitation, synergetic muscle facilitation program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Tetraplegia
Feasibility of Home Based Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation for Persons With SCI
The proposed study will focus on the feasibility of and effectiveness to a home-based program for persons with chronic SCI focused on upper limb training augmented with a transcutaneous neurostimulator supported via a video…
- Trial name
- NCT06140706
- Testing
- transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Acquired Weakness (ICU - AW), Critical Illness
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Improving Upper Limb Function in Critically Ill Patients
Millions of people are hospitalized every year in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) with severe health conditions due to various causes and categories of diseases, such as stroke, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), polytrauma, sepsis, and…
- Trial name
- EVOLUTION (NCT07901855)
- Testing
- Conventional Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Training
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Tennis Elbow, Lateral Epicondylitis
Comparative Effects of Sustained Stretch and Mobilization With Movement in Patient With Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, clinically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a prevalent musculoskeletal issue marked by pain and tenderness on the outer part of the elbow.
- Trial name
- NCT06674434
- Testing
- Mobilization with Movement, Sustained Stretch
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Down Syndrome, Hemiparesis
Kinematic Analysis of Manual Dexterity
The following study aims to standardize the instrumented BBT for the objective evaluation of upper limb joint kinematics using MoCap on a population of healthy subjects between 4 and 18 years of age.
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome, Hemiparesis, Healthy Subjects
- Trial name
- SUPERFUN (NCT07875127)
- Testing
- Inertial Measurement Unit and Box and Block test
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele Roma